Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tender Perennial
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Types
Fuchsia Decidua, Fuchsia Fulgens, Fuchsia Splendens, Fuchsia Microphylla
African or American Marigolds, French Marigolds, Mule Marigolds
Habitat
Forest edges, Woods
Roadsides, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
9-11
Sunset Zone
16, 17, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Orange Red
Orange, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Purple, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Part sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Fall, Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Prune in spring, Prune lower leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove shoots
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Rust
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Bacterial leaf spot, Damping-off, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma, Hay fever
Asthma, Eye irritation, Red eyes, Runny nose, Throat itching, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Burns, constipation, Inflammation, Upset stomach, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
-
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Edging, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
FUCHSIA triphylla
TAGETES 'Cottage Red'
Common Name
Fuchsia
Marigold
In German
Fuchsie
Ringelblume
In Spanish
Fucsia
Caléndula
In Portuguese
Fúcsia
Malmequer
In Polish
Fuksja
Nogietek
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Family
Onagraceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Fuchsia and Marigold
Season and care of Fuchsia and Marigold is important to know. While considering everything about Fuchsia and Marigold Care, growing season is an essential factor. Fuchsia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Marigold season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Fuchsia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Marigold is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Fuchsia is Acidic, Neutral and for Marigold is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
Fuchsia and Marigold Physical Information
Fuchsia and Marigold physical information is very important for comparison. Fuchsia height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Marigold height is 40.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Fuchsia and Marigold are as follows:
Fuchsia flower color: Orange Red
Fuchsia leaf color: Purple and Dark Green
Marigold flower color: Orange and Yellow
- Marigold leaf color: Green
Care of Fuchsia and Marigold
Care of Fuchsia and Marigold include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Fuchsia pruning is done Prune in spring, Prune lower leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Remove shoots and Marigold pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning. In summer Fuchsia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Marigold needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.